Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Bible References
Woe
Luke 12:15
And He said unto them, See to it that ye beware of covetousness; for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of his possessions.
Luke 18:23
But when he heard this, he was very sorrowful; for he was very rich.
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge them, that are rich in this world, not to be high-minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly affords us all things for enjoyment: charge them to do good,
James 2:6
Do not the rich tyrannize over you; and drag you to their tribunals?
James 5:1
Weep now, ye rich men, and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you.
Revelation 18:6
Give to her as she hath given to you, and repay her double according to her works: in the cup, which she hath mixed, mix for her double.
For
Luke 16:19
Now there was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, living voluptuously and splendidly every day.
Matthew 6:2
Therefore when thou dost an alms-deed, do not proclaim it abroad, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues, and in the streets, that they may be applauded by men. Verily I tell you, they have their reward.